walking in November to December St Johns

[This is the Camino]

Hi gys,

am planing to walk the St James route,mid November all the way up to just before Christmas time, has anyone walked the route in this season? are there enough places open to stay, is the weather permitting?

thanks in advance.

 

[mspath]

To further your research re walking in late autumn/winter see these earlier recent threads filled with useful links and tips.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/logrono-to-burgos-in-january.50991/

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/november-december-cf.50932/

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/walking-the-camino-in-december-january.37261/

Sillydoll who is a Forum member has in her blog compiled encyclopedic information on Winter Walking.
http://amawalker.blogspot.fr/2009/10/walking-in-winter.html?m=1

Twice during winter caminos I have sat out true blizzards; in Villafranca Montes de Oca, February 25, 26, 2006 and Foncebadón, March 5,6, 2009. Even late November 2012 the climb up to O Cebreiro was packed with snow. You can see the snow and read my blog accounts of these three memorable storms here. http://mermore.blogspot.fr/p/memories.html
Luckily open albergues offered welcoming shelter, heat and companionship.

Most of us who walk in late autumn and winter wear and carry lightweight but warm layers which can easily be added or removed while walking. Each pilgrim develops a favorite combo. Scan the Forum's Equipment topic http://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/forums/equipment-questions.30/
to see a multitude of varied approaches. Here's mine
http://mermore.blogspot.fr/p/kit-and-tips.html

Remember winter is a great time to walk, but you must be PREPARED!

Happy planning, stay safe and Buen camino!

 

[This is the Camino]

Thank you so much, for all the info!

 

[Susu60]

Hi gys,

am planing to walk the St James route,mid November all the way up to just before Christmas time, has anyone walked the route in this season? are there enough places open to stay, is the weather permitting?

thanks in advance.

I walked at that time of year last year. There are enough open places. It snowed one day. A down best is light and warm along with icebreaker long underwater. It is quite beautiful! Susan

 

[Susu60]

Hi gys,

am planing to walk the St James route,mid November all the way up to just before Christmas time, has anyone walked the route in this season? are there enough places open to stay, is the weather permitting?

thanks in advance.

»down best »

 

[Susu60]

»down best »

vest

 

[This is the Camino]

I walked at that time of year last year. There are enough open places. It snowed one day. A down best is light and warm along with icebreaker long underwater. It is quite beautiful! Susan

thanks for your reply, so looking forward to it.